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Liverpudlians named the region's
friendliest neighbours
LIVERPOOL might often get bad press
in the papers, but the true nature of the City has been shown in a survey of
856 homeowners, conducted by Countryside, in February 2016. Following the
recent survey, Liverpool homeowners have been dubbed the region's
friendliest neighbours, as the survey by revealed that Liverpudlians are
closer to their neighbours than any other North West City. The home builder
set out to discover how well the region's homeowners really know their
neighbours, with Liverpool coming out on top as the most likely to befriend
people moving into their neighbourhood. Of those surveyed, 22% of
Liverpool respondents described their neighbours as close friends, compared
to just 1% in the surrounding Cities, and almost ˝ have invited their
neighbours into their homes for a drink. Liverpool residents are also quick
to welcome newcomers into their neighbourhood, with ⅔ of all respondents
claiming to know each of their next door neighbours by name. The City's
homeowners also came out as the least likely to intentionally avoid their
neighbours, within the region. Peter Vella, Regional Sales and
Marketing Director at Countryside, commented:- "We have a number of
developments in Merseyside and it's our responsibility to not only provide
housing, but to build communities. It's great to see that the City's
residents are being recognised for their friendly nature. Getting to know
the people who live around us will help to create a sense of belonging and
contribute to a happier community, so even a quick hello will make a big
difference."
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